Wow. Its finally done.. I just picked up my passport from the Boston Consulate. What a great feeling. I cant stop looking at it. Good Luck to all those starting the process and going thru it. Its a lot of work, but well worth it in the end.

im just trying to see what steps i can skip so i can wait out this process in italy...and at worst case scenerio just fly back when it comes in...complete the paperwork for the passport...wait 3 weeks for it to come and fly back...im getting impatient...i want to be there now...waiting another four months from now seems like forever!